2 KY Coin Silver Mugs: H. Fletcher and R.E. Smith
Two (2) coin silver mugs or handled cups marked for Richard Ewing Smith of Louisville (working c. 1821-1839) and Henry Fletcher of Lexington and Louisville (working Lexington 1818-1829 and Louisville 1830-1866). Smith mug is marked R.E. SMITH in rectangle and features reeded rims, flat C-scroll handle and slightly tapering plain sides, monogrammed JAMES F. PREWITT. 3" H including handle. Fletcher mug is marked H. FLETCHER in rectangle with small dart or arrow shaped incision or scratch, and features beaded rims, hollow C-scroll handle and plain sides, monogrammed MARY MCCHEW / AUG. 17 1852. 3 1/2" H including handle. 6.7 oz troy.Provenance: The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, KY.
Condition Report: Both cups in overall very good condition with a couple of small minor dents.
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Two (2) coin silver mugs or handled cups marked for Richard Ewing Smith of Louisville (working c. 1821-1839) and Henry Fletcher of Lexington and Louisville (working Lexington 1818-1829 and Louisville 1830-1866). Smith mug is marked R.E. SMITH in rectangle and features reeded rims, flat C-scroll handle and slightly tapering plain sides, monogrammed JAMES F. PREWITT. 3" H including handle. Fletcher mug is marked H. FLETCHER in rectangle with small dart or arrow shaped incision or scratch, and features beaded rims, hollow C-scroll handle and plain sides, monogrammed MARY MCCHEW / AUG. 17 1852. 3 1/2" H including handle. 6.7 oz troy.Provenance: The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, KY.
Condition Report: Both cups in overall very good condition with a couple of small minor dents.